Lost in London (2017 Nigerian film)

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Lost in London
Directed bySunkanmi Adebayo
Produced byUduak Isong Oguamanam
Starring Alexx Ekubo
Ime Bishop Umoh
Ella Bates
Peter Coe
Khafi Kareem
CinematographyDaniyal Harris-Vajda
Edited byUche Alex Moore
Production
company
Closer Pictures
Release date
  • June 9, 2017 (2017-06-09)
Running time
108 min
CountryNigeria
LanguageEnglish

Lost in London is a 2017 Nigerian comedy film directed by Sunkanmi Adebayo [1] and produced by Uduak Isong Oguamanam as part of the Okon franchise series. [2] The film stars Ime Bishop Umoh, Alexx Ekubo, Ella Bates, and Khafi Kareem. [3] It was released on 9 June 2017 and premiered on Netflix in 2019. [4]

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Plot

The theme of the film revolves around Okon and Boma who were young students who got selected for an exchange program in London and their attempt to earn some pounds before returning to Nigeria leave them with thrilling experiences and encounter. [5] [6]

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